Color-Coded Containers

Overview

The City of Kearney uses color-coded containers for automated collection of recyclables, trash, and yard waste.

For more information please contact the Sanitation Division at (308) 233-3206.

Put Recyclables in Blue Containers

Recycling containers are blue and should be placed at the curb with the handle toward the house by 7:00 a.m. on your recycling collection day. Recycling containers are not to be used for yard waste or trash collection. Only blue containers will be emptied on your recycling collection day.

Put Trash in Green Containers

Trash containers are green and should be placed at the curb with the handle toward the house by 7:00 a.m. on your trash collection day. Trash containers are not to be used for yard waste or recyclable collection. Only the green trash container will be emptied on your trash collection day.

Put Yard Waste in Brown Containers

Yard waste containers are brown and should be placed at the curb with the handle toward the house by 7:00 a.m. on your yard waste collection day. Only the brown container will be emptied on your yard waste collection day. Yard waste containers are not to be used for trash or recyclable collection.